Journal profile · Social Sciences-Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
Himalaya
ISSN 1935-2212 · eISSN 2471-3716 · Nepal Studies Association
Himalaya: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; 52 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Himalaya is published by Nepal Studies Association. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Web and Library Services, Indian and Buddhist Studies and Library Science and Information, together about 28.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Information Systems. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
HIMALAYA, the Journal of the Association for Nepal and Himalayan Studies, publishes peer reviewed original research articles, short field reports, perspectives pieces, book and film reviews, reports on meetings and conferences, alongside literature and photo essays from the region. All original research articles are submitted to a rigorous peer review process. Truly interdisciplinary and trans-regional in scope, HIMALAYA is committed to covering all aspects of Himalayan Studies, including the natural and social sciences, humanities, and creative arts. HIMALAYA promotes scholarly understanding of, engagement with, and appreciation for this understudied and diverse world region. We are committed to collaborating with other regional associations devoted to Himalayan issues, and supportive of work that encourages intellectual and cultural exchange. HIMALAYA serves the needs of a diverse constituency of scholars, students, professionals, and institutions in the United Kingdom, the United States and around the world. The journal is included in the collections of fifty major libraries in the United States, Asia, and Europe.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Social Sciences-Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Singapore 2, United States 1, United Kingdom 1, Canada 1, Norway 1 (6 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Web and Library ServicesComputer Science11.6%
- Indian and Buddhist StudiesArts and Humanities9.2%
- Library Science and InformationComputer Science8.1%
- Library Science and Information LiteracySocial Sciences6.9%
- South Asian Studies and ConflictsSocial Sciences6.6%
- Sociopolitical Dynamics in NepalSocial Sciences6.3%
- South Asian Studies and DiasporaArts and Humanities4.8%
- Library Collection Development and Digital ResourcesComputer Science4.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences (miscellaneous) | Q4 | 605/744 | 18th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.4LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.16LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.36LetPub ·
- h-index
- 19OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 48OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.05OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 3,101 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47 | 47 | 57 |
| 2025 | 52 | 52 | 135 |
| 2024 | 75 | 75 | 164 |
| 2023 | 77 | 77 | 215 |
| 2022 | 86 | 86 | 180 |
| 2021 | 56 | 56 | 162 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 31 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC-ND |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 300 words
- Keywords
- ≤ 5
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 8,000 words
- Reference style
- Chicago
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted15, with length limits
- artworkArtwork: includes original drawings, photographs, or other forms of art.Length not stated
- conference reports, transcription, accents and spelling. Conference Reports - Conference Reports should not exceed 1,500 words. - The report should highlight the location, dates…main text ≤ 1,500 words
- conference reportsConference Reports: detail the location, proceedings, and scope of conferences, symposia and workshops relating to some aspect of Himalayan studies (up to 1,500…Length not stated
- full research articley research findings more briefly than a full Research Article to convey time-sensitive, early findings (up to 2,000 words). Perspectives: original and topical c…main text ≤ 2,000 words
- literatureLiterature: includes original poems, short stories, and excerpts of longer forms of literature (up to 5,000 words).Length not stated
- perspectiveesearch Reports around 2,000 words, and Perspectives pieces are no more than 6000 words. Submissions that exceed the upper word limits may not be amain text ≤ 6,000 words
- perspectivesPerspectives: original and topical contributions that take a particular stance or articulate a viewpoint that may be controversial (up to 6,000 words). Such con…Length not stated
- photo essaysPhoto Essays: a thematically collated selection of photos that tell a story, highlight a theme or (maximum 15 photos; see below for further guidelines)Length not stated
- research articleya.org/membership. Types of Submissions Research Articles: original, previously unpublished contributions based on original research from all fields (up to 8,00…main text ≤ 8,000 words
- research articlesResearch Articles: original, previously unpublished contributions based on original research from all fields (up to 8,000 words, non-inclusive of title, abstrac…Length not stated
- research reportArticles are no more thank 8,000 words, Research Reports around 2,000 words, and Perspectives pieces are no more than 6000 words. Submimain text ≤ 2,000 words
- research reportsResearch Reports: describe early research findings more briefly than a full Research Article to convey time-sensitive, early findings (up to 2,000 words).Length not stated
- reviewollowing the guidelines outlined below. Reviews: includes book and film reviews (up to 1,200 words). Please refer to Book and Film review section of this documain text ≤ 1,200 words
- reviewsReviews: includes book and film reviews (up to 1,200 words).Length not stated
- viewpointake a particular stance or articulate a viewpoint that may be controversial (up to 6,000 words). Such contributions are differently evaluated, but still pmain text ≤ 6,000 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Peer review
- License & copyright
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license unless otherwise stated Model summary
All material is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) license unless otherwise stated.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Double-blind peer review guidelines
When preparing a manuscript for double-blind peer review, check these common places where manuscripts and submission files may reveal an author’s identity.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Nepal Studies Association
- ISSN
- 1935-2212
- Electronic ISSN
- 2471-3716
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 45, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Himalaya
What are the manuscript requirements of Himalaya?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 300 words; Keywords: ≤ 5; Manuscript length: ≤ 8,000 words; Reference style: Chicago; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Himalaya based?
Of the 6 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Singapore (2), United States (1) and United Kingdom (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Himalaya?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Himalaya is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Himalaya open access, and what is the APC?
Himalaya is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .